Convert Sugar from Cup to Grams

How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?

1 cup of sugar (granulated sugar) is 200 grams. 2 cups of sugar is 400 grams. 1/2 cup of sugar is 100 grams. 1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar is 50 grams. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less. Use the US cup converter →
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Sugar here means standard white granulated sugar, the everyday sweetener used in cakes, biscuits, sauces, and drinks. One metric cup (250 ml) of granulated sugar weighs around 200 grams or 7.05 ounces. When a recipe lists sugar in cups but you only have kitchen scales, converting by weight keeps the sweetness and structure right.

Granulated sugar settles differently depending on how you scoop and level the cup, so weighing in grams gives more consistent results than volume alone. This page converts sugar between grams, cups, tablespoons, and more for any recipe.

Also known as

  • granulated sugar
  • white sugar
  • table sugar

Caster sugar is more finely milled than granulated sugar, so it dissolves faster and is the better choice for meringues and delicate sponges. They are close in weight (225 g vs 200 g per cup); swap 1:1 by volume in most recipes. See our Caster Sugar converter.

Brown sugar contains molasses, adding moisture and a caramel flavour that granulated sugar lacks. Packed, it weighs more by cup (220 g vs 200 g), so weigh it when swapping to keep the sweetness and texture on track. See our Brown Sugar converter.

Icing sugar is granulated sugar ground to a powder, used for frostings and dusting rather than creaming into batters. It packs lighter (125 g vs 200 g per cup), so the two are not a straight 1:1 swap. See our Icing Sugar converter.

Raw sugar is a coarser, less refined cane sugar with larger crystals and a faint molasses taste. It weighs about the same per cup (200 g each) and swaps 1:1 by volume, adding crunch and a subtle caramel note. See our Raw Sugar converter.

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No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Sugar Measurement Converter

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Common Sugar Conversions

Here are the most common sugar conversions from cups to grams.

CupsGrams
0.25 cups50 g
0.5 cups100 g
0.75 cups150 g
1 cup200 g
1.25 cups250 g
1.5 cups300 g
2 cups400 g
2.5 cups500 g
3 cups600 g

Sugar Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting sugar from Cup to Grams and other measurements.

cupgramsouncescup(US)tbsptsp
0.25 cup50 g1.76 oz0.26 cup (US)4.17 tbsp12.5 tsp
0.5 cup100 g3.53 oz0.52 cup (US)8.33 tbsp25 tsp
1 cup200 g7.05 oz1.04 cup (US)16.67 tbsp50 tsp
2 cup400 g14.1 oz2.08 cup (US)33.33 tbsp100 tsp

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is 1 cup of sugar?
1 cup of sugar is 200 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 2 cups of sugar is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the sugar converter
How many grams is 1.5 cups of sugar?
1.5 cups of sugar is 300 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
How many grams is 2 cups of sugar?
2 cups of sugar is 400 grams. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact grams reading.
How many cups of sugar is 200 grams?
200 grams of sugar is 1 cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists cups but you would rather weigh or measure in grams. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
How many grams is 1 cup of granulated sugar?
Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so 1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams, exactly the same as sugar. The figure does not change with the name: 2 cups is 400 grams and 0.5 cups is 100 grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or read the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts.
Are sugar and granulated sugar the same thing?
Yes. Granulated sugar is another name for sugar, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams under either name, and 2 cups is 400 grams. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup sugar in grams?
1/2 cup of sugar is 100 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup sugar in grams?
1/4 cup (0.25 cup) of sugar is 50 grams. The ratio is fixed, so 1 cup of sugar is 200 grams and 2 cups is 400 grams. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

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